Background/Work Description:
The
USAID IFACS project supports the Government of Indonesia’s commitment
to lower greenhouse gas emissions through the conservation of high-value
forests and peat lands. The period of performance is from November 5,
2010 to March 30, 2015. IFACS strives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in Indonesia’s land-use sector through the integration of
forest and peat land conservation with Low-Emission Development
Strategies (LEDS). This is achieved by working with government and civil
society to ensure effective preparation and enforcement of spatial
plans that promote sustainable forest management.
The Project also works
with private sector partners in the forestry, plantation and mining
sectors as well as local community organizations to balance LEDS with
forest conservation.
IFACS
activities are targeted in eight strategic landscapes on three of
Indonesia’s largest islands, where primary forest cover remains most
intact and carbon stocks are greatest. In northern Sumatra, the Project
landscapes – Aceh Selatan and Aceh Tenggara – comprise the focal
districts of Aceh Selatan, Gayo Lues and Aceh Tenggara, located within
the Leuser Ecosystem, which hosts a wide range of endemic wildlife
species and the third largest tropical rainforest in the world. In
Kalimantan, IFACS works in two landscapes: the West Kalimantan landscape
of Ketapang, comprising the focal districts of Ketapang, Kayong Utara
and Malawi; and the Central Kalimantan landscape of Katingan, comprising
the focal districts of Katingan, Pulang Pisau and Palangkaraya. The
Project also works in four Papua landscapes, Sarmi and Mamberamo in the
north, and Mimika and Asmat in the south.
The Overall Results required by the end of the IFACS project are:
- 6 million tons CO2 equivalent reduced or sequestered through improved natural resource governance and forest management leading to reductions in deforestation and degradation in IFACS landscapes (~11 Million hectares).
- 3.0 million hectares of natural tropical forest and peatland, at least 1.7 million of which is priority orangutan habitat, under improved management by the private sector, communities and government.
- 12 Districts with draft Spatial Plan incorporating SEA recommendations
- 12,000 forest dependent beneficiaries receiving economic benefits from low-emission development activities within IFACS landscapes.
USAID
IFACS has been engaged with a large numbers of Subcontractor and
Grantee for project implementation across the region which also entails
with purchase request and procurement activities.
Objective:
The
objective of this assignment is to perform administrative support for
effective procurement in compliance with relevant USAID and Tetra Tech
ARD procurement procedures.
Consultant Tasks:
- Correspond with vendors on request for quotation including prices, product availability, and delivery;
- Maintain current and up to date inventory database.
Deliverables:
The consultant will provide deliverables as follows:
- A systematic filing system (soft- and hard-copy) for completed and on-going procurement;
- Punctual deliverables through regular follow up with related Subcontractor, Grantee and staff members.
Level of Effort (LOE):
120
days of service with possibility of extension. The consultant is based
in Jakarta, with significant travel to Regional Offices.
Schedule:
Assignment will be completed within the period of March 2014 and not later than July 2014.
Supervision:
The
Procurement Assistant will report directly to the Operations Manager
and coordinate with the Procurement Officer in Jakarta and
Administrative person in Regional Offices.
Qualifications:
1. Diploma in Administration.
2. Ability to perform clerical work with a high degree of accuracy.
3. Sufficient knowledge of purchasing procedures.
4. Good communication skills in dealing with purchasing.
5. Excellent computer skills.
6. Ability to work independently.
Working Conditions:
Able to travel to regional offices and other locations as required.
Please submit your recent CV as of 31 March 2014 (the latest) with subject STTA for Procurement Assistant (Consultant, Jakarta based) to: recruitment@ifacs.or.id
Tetra Tech ARD is an equal opportunity employer.
